As of last year, cell phone access was restricted at the Cavaliers. If I recall correctly, cell phones were collected during the third week of ever-days and then handed out on the scheduled free days during the summer. Members had plenty of access to cell phones for calls as needed from the staff and / or volunteers. iPods, iPads, Laptops, MyFi access devices were allowed on tour (buses and schools) but carry at your own risk. Some WIFI access was available at schools, truck stops, etc. Information from a recent parent's meeting indicates the cell phone policy is under review due to the over abundance of other electronic devices available on tour. These other devices meet the needs of the members along with their number one source of communications - texting, Facebook, Twitter, and YikYak. Letter writing is also available for members. It seems phone calls were reserved for parents yet, we rarely received a call or letter. The girlfriend got the letters and phone calls. Our very blue moon text was nice.